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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.61, 484.42 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.61, 484.42 and 299.08 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.61 : 484.42 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.61/484.42 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.61x = 484.42 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.61x = 144,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,880.33/321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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