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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 481.64 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 481.64 and 285.20 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 481.64 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/481.64 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 481.64 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 137,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,363.73/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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