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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 483.08 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 483.08 and 261.03 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 483.08 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/483.08 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 483.08 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 126,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,097.07/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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