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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 444.82 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 444.82 and 300.87 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 444.82 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/444.82 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 444.82 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 133,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,832.99/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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