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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 482.36 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 482.36 and 293.47 is: 439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 482.36 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/482.36 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 482.36 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 141,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,557.48/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.23

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