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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 482.26 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 482.26 and 270.58 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 482.26 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/482.26 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 482.26 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 130,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,489.91/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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