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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 482.99 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 482.99 and 293.67 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 482.99 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/482.99 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 482.99 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 141,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,840.41/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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