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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 483.51 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 483.51 and 241.72 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 483.51 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/483.51 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 483.51 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 116,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,874.04/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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