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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.17 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.17 and 296.66 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.17 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.17 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.17 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 143,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,336.94/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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