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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 482.76 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 482.76 and 311.82 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 482.76 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/482.76 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 482.76 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 150,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,534.22/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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