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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.84 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.84 and 243.54 is: 365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.84 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.84 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.84 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 117,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,102.86/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.39

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