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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 484.88 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 484.88 and 269.52 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 484.88 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/484.88 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 484.88 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 130,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,684.86/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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