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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 483.44 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 483.44 and 206.62 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 483.44 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/483.44 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 483.44 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 99,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,888.37/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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