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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 483.04 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 483.04 and 245.91 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 483.04 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/483.04 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 483.04 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 118,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,783.75/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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