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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 484.22 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 484.22 and 249.72 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 484.22 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/484.22 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 484.22 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 120,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,920.04/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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