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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.35 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.35 and 283.92 is: 425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.35 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.35 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.35 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 137,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,231.31/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.72

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