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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.10, 480.92 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.10, 480.92 and 267.10 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.10 : 480.92 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.10/480.92 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.10x = 480.92 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.10x = 128,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,453.73/321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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