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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 479.79 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 479.79 and 281.16 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 479.79 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/479.79 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 479.79 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 134,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,897.76/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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