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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 485.64 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 485.64 and 272.03 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 485.64 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/485.64 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 485.64 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 132,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,106.22/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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