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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 481.71 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 481.71 and 192.04 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 481.71 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/481.71 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 481.71 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 92,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,507.59/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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