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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.31, 481.15 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.31, 481.15 and 257.05 is: 384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.31 : 481.15 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.31/481.15 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.31x = 481.15 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.31x = 123,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,680.53/321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.92

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