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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.22 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.22 and 293.44 is: 439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.22 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.22 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.22 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 141,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,502.64/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.78

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