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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 480.77 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 480.77 and 243.66 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 480.77 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/480.77 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 480.77 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 117,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,143.20/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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