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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 482.84 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 482.84 and 285.52 is: 430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 482.84 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/482.84 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 482.84 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 137,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,860.48/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.22

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