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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 480.96 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 480.96 and 267.33 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 480.96 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/480.96 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 480.96 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 128,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,575.04/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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