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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.68 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.68 and 207.27 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.68 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.68 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.68 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 100,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,249.94/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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