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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 482.22 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 482.22 and 287.38 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 482.22 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/482.22 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 482.22 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 138,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,580.38/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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