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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 483.62 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 483.62 and 271.35 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 483.62 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/483.62 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 483.62 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 131,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,228.93/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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