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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 481.55 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 481.55 and 235.41 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 481.55 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/481.55 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 481.55 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 113,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,360.51/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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