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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.60 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.60 and 236.17 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.60 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.60 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.60 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 114,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,214.66/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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