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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 482.52 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 482.52 and 284.16 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 482.52 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/482.52 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 482.52 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 137,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,112.88/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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