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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 481.96 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 481.96 and 288.36 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 481.96 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/481.96 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 481.96 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 138,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,977.99/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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