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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.75, 512.76 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.75, 512.76 and 322.22 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.75 : 512.76 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.75/512.76 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.75x = 512.76 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.75x = 165,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,219.86/343.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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