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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 481.20 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 481.20 and 288.02 is: 431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 481.20 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/481.20 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 481.20 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 138,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,596.79/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.21

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