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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 482.04 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 482.04 and 249.36 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 482.04 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/482.04 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 482.04 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 120,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,201.49/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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