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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 483.03 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 483.03 and 268.11 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 483.03 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/483.03 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 483.03 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 129,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,505.17/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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