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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 483.06 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 483.06 and 268.32 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 483.06 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/483.06 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 483.06 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 129,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,614.66/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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