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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 482.16 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 482.16 and 245.37 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 482.16 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/482.16 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 482.16 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 118,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,307.60/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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