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