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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 484.61 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 484.61 and 231.90 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 484.61 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/484.61 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 484.61 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 112,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,381.06/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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