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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.21 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.21 and 183.85 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.21 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.21 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.21 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 88,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,470.46/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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