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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 489.66 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 489.66 and 321.32 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 489.66 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/489.66 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 489.66 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 157,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,337.55/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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