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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 481.14 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 481.14 and 313.72 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 481.14 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/481.14 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 481.14 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 150,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,943.24/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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