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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 482.36 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 482.36 and 266.48 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 482.36 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/482.36 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 482.36 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 128,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,539.29/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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