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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 481.65 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 481.65 and 306.28 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 481.65 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/481.65 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 481.65 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 147,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,519.76/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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