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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 483.03 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 483.03 and 260.46 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 483.03 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/483.03 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 483.03 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 125,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,809.99/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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