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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 482.10 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 482.10 and 191.58 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 482.10 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/482.10 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 482.10 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 92,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,360.72/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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