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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 482.82 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 482.82 and 206.60 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 482.82 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/482.82 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 482.82 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 99,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,750.61/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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