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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 480.88 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 480.88 and 252.16 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 480.88 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/480.88 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 480.88 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 121,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,258.70/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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