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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,407.36 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,407.36 and 321.90 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,407.36 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,407.36 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,407.36 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 453,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,029.18/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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