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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 483.42 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 483.42 and 311.56 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 483.42 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/483.42 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 483.42 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 150,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,614.34/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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