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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.16, 481.80 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.16, 481.80 and 205.72 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.16 : 481.80 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.16/481.80 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.16x = 481.80 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.16x = 99,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,115.90/321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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