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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.93, 665.07 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.93, 665.07 and 269.23 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.93 : 665.07 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.93/665.07 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.93x = 665.07 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.93x = 179,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,056.80/481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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