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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 482.52 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 482.52 and 264.11 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 482.52 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/482.52 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 482.52 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 127,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,438.36/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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