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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.66, 484.79 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.66, 484.79 and 268.54 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.66 : 484.79 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.66/484.79 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.66x = 484.79 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.66x = 130,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,182.95/323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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