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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.48 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.48 and 268.74 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.48 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.48 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.48 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 129,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,930.42/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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