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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 483.26 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 483.26 and 231.50 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 483.26 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/483.26 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 483.26 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 111,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,871.12/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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