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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 482.14 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 482.14 and 191.50 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 482.14 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/482.14 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 482.14 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 92,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,330.48/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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