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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.12 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.12 and 208.48 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.12 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.12 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.12 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 100,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,720.86/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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