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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 482.80 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 482.80 and 281.28 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 482.80 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/482.80 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 482.80 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 135,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,801.98/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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