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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 482.64 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 482.64 and 322.50 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 482.64 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/482.64 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 482.64 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 155,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,651.40/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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