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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 483.63 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 483.63 and 245.44 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 483.63 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/483.63 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 483.63 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 118,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,702.15/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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