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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.19, 483.86 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.19, 483.86 and 309.14 is: 464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.19 : 483.86 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.19/483.86 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.19x = 483.86 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.19x = 149,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,578.83/322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.26

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