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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 484.34 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 484.34 and 242.73 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 484.34 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/484.34 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 484.34 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 117,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,563.85/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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