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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 483.85 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 483.85 and 241.47 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 483.85 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/483.85 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 483.85 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 116,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,835.26/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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