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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 483.01 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 483.01 and 245.90 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 483.01 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/483.01 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 483.01 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 118,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,772.75/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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