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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 480.96 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 480.96 and 256.76 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 480.96 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/480.96 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 480.96 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 123,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,491.29/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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