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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 481.41 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 481.41 and 320.33 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 481.41 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/481.41 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 481.41 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 154,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,207.66/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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