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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 481.95 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 481.95 and 263.25 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 481.95 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/481.95 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 481.95 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 126,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,873.34/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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