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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.20 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.20 and 239.80 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.20 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.20 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.20 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 115,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,871.36/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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