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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.48 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.48 and 250.44 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.48 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.48 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.48 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 121,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,082.73/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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