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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 481.46 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 481.46 and 277.90 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 481.46 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/481.46 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 481.46 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 133,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,797.73/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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