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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 489.38 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 489.38 and 322.20 is: 483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 489.38 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/489.38 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 489.38 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 157,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,676.63/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.30

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