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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 478.97 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 478.97 and 320.80 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 478.97 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/478.97 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 478.97 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 153,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,653.58/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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