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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 483.55 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 483.55 and 235.80 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 483.55 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/483.55 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 483.55 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 114,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,021.09/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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