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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 482.66 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 482.66 and 264.66 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 482.66 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/482.66 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 482.66 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 127,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,740.80/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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