Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 483.36 and 208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322.24, 483.36 and 208 is: 312
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.24 : 483.36 = 208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.24/483.36 = 208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.24x = 483.36 × 208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.24x = 100,538.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,538.88/322.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312
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