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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.44 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.44 and 264 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.44 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.44 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.44 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 127,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,100.16/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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