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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.17, 484.74 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.17, 484.74 and 271.33 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.17 : 484.74 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.17/484.74 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.17x = 484.74 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.17x = 131,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,524.50/323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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