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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 482.49 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 482.49 and 308.88 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 482.49 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/482.49 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 482.49 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 149,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,031.51/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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