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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 483.09 and 281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 483.09 and 281.47 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 483.09 = 281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/483.09 = 281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 483.09 × 281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 135,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,975.34/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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