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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 482.16 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 482.16 and 303.96 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 482.16 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/482.16 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 482.16 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 146,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,557.35/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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