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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 484.74 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 484.74 and 311.76 is: 468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 484.74 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/484.74 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 484.74 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 151,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,122.54/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.31

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