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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 481.57 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 481.57 and 266.31 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 481.57 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/481.57 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 481.57 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 128,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,243.83/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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