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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 482.28 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 482.28 and 245.41 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 482.28 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/482.28 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 482.28 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 118,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,356.33/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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