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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.69, 483.14 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.69, 483.14 and 244.37 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.69 : 483.14 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.69/483.14 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.69x = 483.14 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.69x = 118,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,064.92/322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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