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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 481.86 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 481.86 and 244.74 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 481.86 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/481.86 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 481.86 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 117,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,930.42/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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