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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 482.09 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 482.09 and 191.55 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 482.09 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/482.09 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 482.09 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 92,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,344.34/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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