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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.11, 481.56 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.11, 481.56 and 270.08 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.11 : 481.56 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.11/481.56 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.11x = 481.56 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.11x = 130,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,059.72/321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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