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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.71 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.71 and 237.20 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.71 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.71 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.71 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 114,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,973.21/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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