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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 485.34 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 485.34 and 268.43 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 485.34 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/485.34 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 485.34 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 130,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,280.62/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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