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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 482.19 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 482.19 and 270.38 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 482.19 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/482.19 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 482.19 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 130,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,372.12/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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