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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 484.86 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 484.86 and 266.19 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 484.86 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/484.86 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 484.86 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 129,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,064.88/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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