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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 482.54 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 482.54 and 281.40 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 482.54 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/482.54 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 482.54 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 135,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,786.76/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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