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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 484.72 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 484.72 and 237.20 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 484.72 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/484.72 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 484.72 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 114,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,975.58/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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