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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 483.30 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 483.30 and 236.50 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 483.30 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/483.30 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 483.30 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 114,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,300.45/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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