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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 531.96 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 531.96 and 321.15 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 531.96 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/531.96 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 531.96 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 170,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,838.95/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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