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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 484.25 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 484.25 and 242.17 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 484.25 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/484.25 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 484.25 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 117,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,270.82/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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