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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 484.38 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 484.38 and 321.90 is: 477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 484.38 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/484.38 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 484.38 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 155,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,921.92/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.18

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