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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 482.52 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 482.52 and 206.29 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 482.52 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/482.52 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 482.52 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 99,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,536.64/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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