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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.78, 486.06 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.78, 486.06 and 270.32 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.78 : 486.06 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.78/486.06 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.78x = 486.06 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.78x = 131,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,391.74/323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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