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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 482.28 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 482.28 and 299.28 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 482.28 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/482.28 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 482.28 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 144,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,336.76/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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