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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 482.31 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 482.31 and 245.45 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 482.31 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/482.31 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 482.31 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 118,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,380.58/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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