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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 483 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 483 and 240.77 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 483 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/483 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 483 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 116,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,291.91/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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