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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 481.65 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 481.65 and 205.74 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 481.65 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/481.65 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 481.65 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 99,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,093.90/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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