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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.61, 480.08 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.61, 480.08 and 283 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.61 : 480.08 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.61/480.08 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.61x = 480.08 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.61x = 135,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,862.64/321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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