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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 482.29 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 482.29 and 230.72 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 482.29 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/482.29 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 482.29 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 111,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,270.96/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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