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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 482.88 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 482.88 and 285.92 is: 428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 482.88 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/482.88 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 482.88 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 138,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,065.05/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.88

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