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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 482.91 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 482.91 and 230.73 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 482.91 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/482.91 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 482.91 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 111,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.82/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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