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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.24 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.24 and 249.05 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.24 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.24 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.24 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 120,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,350.92/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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