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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.39, 481.19 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.39, 481.19 and 274.22 is: 411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.39 : 481.19 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.39/481.19 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.39x = 481.19 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.39x = 131,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,951.49/320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.85

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