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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 481.73 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 481.73 and 316.35 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 481.73 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/481.73 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 481.73 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 152,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,393.70/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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