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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 482.81 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 482.81 and 245.43 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 482.81 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/482.81 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 482.81 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 118,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,494.83/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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