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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 484.40 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 484.40 and 231.92 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 484.40 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/484.40 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 484.40 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 112,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,342.05/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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