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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.53 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.53 and 246.27 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.53 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.53 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.53 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 119,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,077.70/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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