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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 483.42 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 483.42 and 235.95 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 483.42 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/483.42 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 483.42 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 114,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,062.95/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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