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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 482.49 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 482.49 and 241.48 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 482.49 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/482.49 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 482.49 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 116,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,510.48/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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