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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 483.60 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 483.60 and 271.22 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 483.60 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/483.60 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 483.60 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 131,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,161.99/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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