Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 482.99 and 268.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322.26, 482.99 and 268.80 is: 402.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.26 : 482.99 = 268.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.26/482.99 = 268.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.26x = 482.99 × 268.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.26x = 129,826.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,826.37/322.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402.86
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