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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 481.81 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 481.81 and 269.87 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 481.81 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/481.81 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 481.81 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 130,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,026.59/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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