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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 486.81 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 486.81 and 321.84 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 486.81 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/486.81 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 486.81 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 156,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,674.93/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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