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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.81 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.81 and 258.84 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.81 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.81 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.81 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 125,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,229.38/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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