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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 486.40 and 282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 486.40 and 282.82 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 486.40 = 282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/486.40 = 282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 486.40 × 282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 137,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,563.65/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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