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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 484.92 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 484.92 and 297.16 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 484.92 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/484.92 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 484.92 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 144,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,097.61/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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