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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.49, 451.56 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.49, 451.56 and 321.03 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.49 : 451.56 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.49/451.56 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.49x = 451.56 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.49x = 144,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,964.31/326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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