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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 501.71 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 501.71 and 322.44 is: 482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 501.71 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/501.71 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 501.71 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 161,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,769.76/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.58

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