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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.36 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.36 and 191.44 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.36 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.36 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.36 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 92,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343.00/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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