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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 481.40 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 481.40 and 249.36 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 481.40 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/481.40 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 481.40 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 120,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,041.90/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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