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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 482.32 and 271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 482.32 and 271.16 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 482.32 = 271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/482.32 = 271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 482.32 × 271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 130,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,785.89/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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