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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 481.86 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 481.86 and 311.88 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 481.86 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/481.86 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 481.86 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 150,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,282.50/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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