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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 483.48 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 483.48 and 261.80 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 483.48 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/483.48 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 483.48 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 126,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,575.06/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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