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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 482.58 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 482.58 and 230.82 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 482.58 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/482.58 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 482.58 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 111,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,389.12/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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