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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 451.98 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 451.98 and 321.04 is: 442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 451.98 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/451.98 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 451.98 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 145,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,103.66/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.07

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