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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 483.39 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 483.39 and 282.15 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 483.39 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/483.39 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 483.39 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 136,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,388.49/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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