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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 481.03 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 481.03 and 243.67 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 481.03 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/481.03 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 481.03 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 117,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,212.58/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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