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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 482.24 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 482.24 and 264.44 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 482.24 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/482.24 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 482.24 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 127,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,519.81/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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