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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 483.57 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 483.57 and 277.22 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 483.57 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/483.57 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 483.57 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 134,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,056.48/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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