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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 481.86 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 481.86 and 229.72 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 481.86 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/481.86 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 481.86 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 110,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,692.88/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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