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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 481.80 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 481.80 and 252.85 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 481.80 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/481.80 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 481.80 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 121,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,820.72/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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