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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 481.83 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 481.83 and 244.09 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 481.83 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/481.83 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 481.83 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 117,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,609.88/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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