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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 481.92 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 481.92 and 191.35 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 481.92 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/481.92 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 481.92 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 92,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,215.39/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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