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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 482.31 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 482.31 and 268.29 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 482.31 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/482.31 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 482.31 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 129,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,398.95/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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