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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.36 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.36 and 250.72 is: 375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.36 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.36 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.36 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 121,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,188.02/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.43

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