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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.23, 484.79 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.23, 484.79 and 268.74 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.23 : 484.79 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.23/484.79 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.23x = 484.79 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.23x = 130,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,280.04/323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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