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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 452.61 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 452.61 and 321.66 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 452.61 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/452.61 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 452.61 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 145,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,586.53/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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