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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 481.74 and 319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 481.74 and 319.67 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 481.74 = 319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/481.74 = 319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 481.74 × 319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 153,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,995.42/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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