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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 483 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 483 and 268.56 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 483 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/483 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 483 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 129,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,714.48/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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