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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 527.98 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 527.98 and 322.14 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 527.98 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/527.98 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 527.98 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 170,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,083.48/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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