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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 484.20 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 484.20 and 304.44 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 484.20 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/484.20 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 484.20 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 147,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,409.85/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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