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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 482.80 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 482.80 and 231.01 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 482.80 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/482.80 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 482.80 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 111,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,531.05/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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