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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 481.90 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 481.90 and 285.02 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 481.90 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/481.90 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 481.90 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 137,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,351.14/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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