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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 482.91 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 482.91 and 274.42 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 482.91 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/482.91 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 482.91 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 132,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,520.16/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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