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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 480.13 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 480.13 and 302.18 is: 450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 480.13 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/480.13 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 480.13 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 145,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,085.68/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.90

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