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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 482.96 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 482.96 and 193.32 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 482.96 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/482.96 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 482.96 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 93,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,365.83/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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