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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.10 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.10 and 207.21 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.10 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.10 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.10 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 100,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,309.32/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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