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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 483.30 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 483.30 and 290.00 is: 434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 483.30 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/483.30 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 483.30 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 140,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,158.21/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.19

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