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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 483.90 and 321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 483.90 and 321.34 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 483.90 = 321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/483.90 = 321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 483.90 × 321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 155,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,496.43/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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