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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.11, 448.48 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.11, 448.48 and 321.26 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.11 : 448.48 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.11/448.48 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.11x = 448.48 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.11x = 144,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,075.64/327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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