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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.34 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.34 and 191.03 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.34 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.34 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.34 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 91,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,948.45/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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