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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 482.44 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 482.44 and 245.66 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 482.44 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/482.44 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 482.44 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 118,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,516.21/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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