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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 484.98 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 484.98 and 242.22 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 484.98 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/484.98 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 484.98 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 117,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,470.64/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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