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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 480.68 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 480.68 and 269.12 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 480.68 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/480.68 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 480.68 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 129,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,362.98/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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