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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.25 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.25 and 246.23 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.25 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.25 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.25 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 119,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,235.04/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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