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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 483.60 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 483.60 and 304.14 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 483.60 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/483.60 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 483.60 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 147,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,082.10/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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