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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 665.28 and 342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 665.28 and 342.29 is: 472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 665.28 = 342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/665.28 = 342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 665.28 × 342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 227,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,720.35/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.23

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