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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 484.26 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 484.26 and 206.82 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 484.26 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/484.26 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 484.26 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 100,154.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,154.65/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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