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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 483.28 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 483.28 and 228.90 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 483.28 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/483.28 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 483.28 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 110,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,622.99/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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