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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 480.24 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 480.24 and 303.84 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 480.24 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/480.24 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 480.24 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 145,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,916.12/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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