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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.87, 486.36 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.87, 486.36 and 266.20 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.87 : 486.36 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.87/486.36 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.87x = 486.36 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.87x = 129,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,467.82/323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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