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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 484.11 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 484.11 and 268.18 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 484.11 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/484.11 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 484.11 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 129,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,827.41/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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