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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 483.36 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 483.36 and 319.76 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 483.36 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/483.36 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 483.36 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 154,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559.19/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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