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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.09 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.09 and 206.37 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.09 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.09 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.09 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 99,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,695.28/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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