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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 480.94 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 480.94 and 256.16 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 480.94 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/480.94 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 480.94 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 123,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,197.59/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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