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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 484.88 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 484.88 and 242.10 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 484.88 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/484.88 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 484.88 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 117,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,388.24/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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