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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 484.08 and 309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 484.08 and 309.58 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 484.08 = 309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/484.08 = 309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 484.08 × 309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 149,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,861.49/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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