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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 482.79 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 482.79 and 239.46 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 482.79 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/482.79 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 482.79 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 115,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,608.89/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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