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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.22, 484.20 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.22, 484.20 and 322.14 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.22 : 484.20 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.22/484.20 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.22x = 484.20 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.22x = 155,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,980.19/324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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