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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 482.67 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 482.67 and 270.82 is: 406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 482.67 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/482.67 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 482.67 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 130,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,716.69/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.14

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