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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 483.12 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 483.12 and 231.66 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 483.12 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/483.12 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 483.12 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 111,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,919.58/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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