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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 482.70 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 482.70 and 253.12 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 482.70 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/482.70 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 482.70 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 122,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,181.02/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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