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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 482.87 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 482.87 and 296.46 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 482.87 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/482.87 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 482.87 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 143,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,152.38/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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