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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 481.80 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 481.80 and 303.16 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 481.80 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/481.80 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 481.80 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 146,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,062.49/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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