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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 482.99 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 482.99 and 206.43 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 482.99 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/482.99 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 482.99 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 99,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,702.59/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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