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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 481.94 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 481.94 and 318.12 is: 476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 481.94 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/481.94 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 481.94 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 153,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,314.75/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.81

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