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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 481.30 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 481.30 and 295.97 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 481.30 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/481.30 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 481.30 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 142,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450.36/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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