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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 482.03 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 482.03 and 295.64 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 482.03 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/482.03 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 482.03 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 142,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,507.35/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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