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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 482.76 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 482.76 and 288.12 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 482.76 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/482.76 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 482.76 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 139,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,092.81/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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