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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 481.98 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 481.98 and 318.12 is: 476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 481.98 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/481.98 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 481.98 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 153,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,327.57/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.52

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