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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 484.06 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 484.06 and 272.08 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 484.06 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/484.06 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 484.06 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 131,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,703.04/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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