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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 483.86 and 257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 483.86 and 257.98 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 483.86 = 257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/483.86 = 257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 483.86 × 257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 124,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,826.20/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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