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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 482.73 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 482.73 and 249.94 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 482.73 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/482.73 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 482.73 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 120,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,653.54/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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