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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 480.81 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 480.81 and 248.70 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 480.81 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/480.81 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 480.81 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 119,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,577.45/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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