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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 483.39 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 483.39 and 296.10 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 483.39 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/483.39 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 483.39 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 143,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,131.78/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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