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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 484 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 484 and 237.76 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 484 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/484 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 484 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 115,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,075.84/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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