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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 482.52 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 482.52 and 271 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 482.52 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/482.52 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 482.52 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 130,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,762.92/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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