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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.25, 481.03 and 270.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.25, 481.03 and 270.00 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.25 : 481.03 = 270.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.25/481.03 = 270.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.25x = 481.03 × 270.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.25x = 129,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,875.02/321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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