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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 481.95 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 481.95 and 235.08 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 481.95 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/481.95 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 481.95 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 113,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,296.81/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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