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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 483.73 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 483.73 and 280.08 is: 419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 483.73 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/483.73 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 483.73 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 135,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,483.10/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.11

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