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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 482.22 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 482.22 and 256.86 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 482.22 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/482.22 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 482.22 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 123,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,863.03/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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