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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 482.77 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 482.77 and 230.44 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 482.77 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/482.77 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 482.77 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 111,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,249.52/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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