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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.99 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.99 and 249.55 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.99 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.99 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.99 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 120,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,779.70/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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