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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 482.88 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 482.88 and 308 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 482.88 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/482.88 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 482.88 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 148,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,727.04/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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