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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 483.87 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 483.87 and 208.98 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 483.87 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/483.87 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 483.87 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 101,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,119.15/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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