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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 482.97 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 482.97 and 301.51 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 482.97 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/482.97 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 482.97 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 145,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,620.28/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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