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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 482.98 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 482.98 and 305.52 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 482.98 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/482.98 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 482.98 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 147,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,556.11/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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