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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.87 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.87 and 206.91 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.87 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.87 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.87 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 100,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,117.54/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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