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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.36 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.36 and 271.44 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.36 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.36 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.36 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 131,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,203.24/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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