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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.08 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.08 and 272.88 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.08 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.08 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.08 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 131,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,277.11/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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