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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 483.91 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 483.91 and 207.02 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 483.91 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/483.91 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 483.91 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 100,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,179.74/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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