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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 483.67 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 483.67 and 282.05 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 483.67 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/483.67 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 483.67 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 136,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,418.87/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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