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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 485.43 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 485.43 and 302.22 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 485.43 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/485.43 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 485.43 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 146,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,706.65/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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