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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 484.49 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 484.49 and 242.12 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 484.49 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/484.49 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 484.49 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 117,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,302.90/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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