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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 488.03 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 488.03 and 267.96 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 488.03 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/488.03 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 488.03 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 130,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,770.26/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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