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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 483.78 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 483.78 and 231.56 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 483.78 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/483.78 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 483.78 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 112,024.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,024.10/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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