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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 485.51 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 485.51 and 231.75 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 485.51 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/485.51 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 485.51 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 112,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,515.78/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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