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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 483.89 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 483.89 and 231.21 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 483.89 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/483.89 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 483.89 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 111,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,879.05/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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