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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 481.92 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 481.92 and 319.92 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 481.92 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/481.92 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 481.92 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 154,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,175.85/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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