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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.19, 481.84 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.19, 481.84 and 275.42 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.19 : 481.84 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.19/481.84 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.19x = 481.84 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.19x = 132,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,708.37/321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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