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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.67, 490.44 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.67, 490.44 and 321.20 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.67 : 490.44 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.67/490.44 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.67x = 490.44 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.67x = 157,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,525.27/326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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