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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.38 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.38 and 231.32 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.38 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.38 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.38 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 112,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,047.99/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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