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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 482.05 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 482.05 and 235.30 is: 351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 482.05 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/482.05 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 482.05 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 113,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,424.57/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.48

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