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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.33, 664.22 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.33, 664.22 and 260.27 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.33 : 664.22 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.33/664.22 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.33x = 664.22 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.33x = 172,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,880.17/481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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