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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 485.10 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 485.10 and 272.22 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 485.10 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/485.10 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 485.10 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 132,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,053.92/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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