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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 666.87 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 666.87 and 262.19 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 666.87 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/666.87 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 666.87 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 174,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,844.68/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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