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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.88 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.88 and 270.27 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.88 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.88 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.88 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 130,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,237.71/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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