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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 481.92 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 481.92 and 266.88 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 481.92 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/481.92 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 481.92 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 128,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,614.81/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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