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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.27, 666.91 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.27, 666.91 and 262.22 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.27 : 666.91 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.27/666.91 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.27x = 666.91 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.27x = 174,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,874.13/483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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