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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 481.41 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 481.41 and 279 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 481.41 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/481.41 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 481.41 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 134,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,313.39/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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