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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 484.56 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 484.56 and 308.16 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 484.56 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/484.56 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 484.56 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 149,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,322.01/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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