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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 485.07 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 485.07 and 265.98 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 485.07 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/485.07 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 485.07 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 129,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,018.92/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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