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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 484.31 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 484.31 and 232.07 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 484.31 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/484.31 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 484.31 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 112,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,391.98/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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