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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.72 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.72 and 245.74 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.72 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.72 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.72 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 118,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,869.35/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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