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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 483.66 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 483.66 and 267.66 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 483.66 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/483.66 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 483.66 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 129,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,456.44/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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