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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 482.19 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 482.19 and 282 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 482.19 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/482.19 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 482.19 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 135,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,977.58/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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