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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 485.22 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 485.22 and 275.29 is: 412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 485.22 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/485.22 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 485.22 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 133,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,576.21/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.94

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