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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.84 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.84 and 207.20 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.84 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.84 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.84 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 100,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,251.65/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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