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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 481.34 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 481.34 and 290.14 is: 434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 481.34 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/481.34 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 481.34 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 139,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,655.51/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.72

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