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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 482.31 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 482.31 and 270.59 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 482.31 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/482.31 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 482.31 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 130,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,505.85/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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