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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.52 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.52 and 302.80 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.52 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.52 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.52 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 134,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,600.66/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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