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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 483.91 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 483.91 and 250.31 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 483.91 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/483.91 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 483.91 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 121,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,128.10/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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