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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 483.86 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 483.86 and 241.48 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 483.86 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/483.86 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 483.86 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 116,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,842.51/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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