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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 485.02 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 485.02 and 301.80 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 485.02 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/485.02 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 485.02 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 146,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,379.04/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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