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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 480.96 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 480.96 and 306 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 480.96 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/480.96 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 480.96 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 147,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,173.76/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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