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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 483.84 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 483.84 and 230.22 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 483.84 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/483.84 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 483.84 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 111,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,389.64/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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