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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 482.40 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 482.40 and 281.28 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 482.40 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/482.40 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 482.40 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 135,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,689.47/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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