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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 480.35 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 480.35 and 191.11 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 480.35 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/480.35 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 480.35 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 91,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,797.29/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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