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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.14 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.14 and 310.44 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.14 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.14 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.14 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 149,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,985.98/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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