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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.55, 483.95 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.55, 483.95 and 234.79 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.55 : 483.95 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.55/483.95 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.55x = 483.95 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.55x = 113,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,626.62/322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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