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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.20, 481.28 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.20, 481.28 and 147.68 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.20 : 481.28 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.20/481.28 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.20x = 481.28 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.20x = 71,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,075.43/321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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