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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483.46 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483.46 and 249.29 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483.46 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483.46 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483.46 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 120,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,521.74/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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