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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.95, 485.54 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.95, 485.54 and 266.29 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.95 : 485.54 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.95/485.54 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.95x = 485.54 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.95x = 129,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,294.40/323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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