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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 484.34 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 484.34 and 231.54 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 484.34 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/484.34 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 484.34 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 112,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,142.93/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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