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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.30 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.30 and 268.47 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.30 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.30 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.30 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 129,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,751.55/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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