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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 482.88 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 482.88 and 235.68 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 482.88 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/482.88 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 482.88 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 113,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,805.16/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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