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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.68 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.68 and 272.46 is: 408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.68 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.68 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.68 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 131,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,238.53/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.61

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