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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 481.40 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 481.40 and 294.75 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 481.40 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/481.40 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 481.40 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 141,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,891.18/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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