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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.02 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.02 and 275.16 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.02 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.02 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.02 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 132,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,357.46/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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