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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.36 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.36 and 265.19 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.36 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.36 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.36 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 128,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,179.82/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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