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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 482.94 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 482.94 and 298.28 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 482.94 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/482.94 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 482.94 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 144,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,051.34/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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