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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.43 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.43 and 206.17 is: 308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.43 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.43 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.43 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 99,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462.59/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.89

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