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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 481.20 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 481.20 and 244.14 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 481.20 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/481.20 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 481.20 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 117,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,480.17/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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