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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 482.84 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 482.84 and 241.73 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 482.84 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/482.84 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 482.84 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 116,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,716.91/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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