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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.69, 482.29 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.69, 482.29 and 281.23 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.69 : 482.29 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.69/482.29 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.69x = 482.29 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.69x = 135,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,634.42/322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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