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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 482.88 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 482.88 and 298.24 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 482.88 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/482.88 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 482.88 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 144,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,014.13/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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