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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.20, 666.82 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.20, 666.82 and 262.16 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.20 : 666.82 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.20/666.82 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.20x = 666.82 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.20x = 174,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,813.53/483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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