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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 574.86 and 321.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 574.86 and 321.85 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 574.86 = 321.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/574.86 = 321.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 574.86 × 321.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 185,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,018.69/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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