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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 482.82 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 482.82 and 273.38 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 482.82 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/482.82 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 482.82 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 131,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,990.92/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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