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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483.66 and 297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483.66 and 297.51 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483.66 = 297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483.66 = 297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483.66 × 297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 143,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,893.69/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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