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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.80 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.80 and 238.74 is: 358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.80 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.80 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.80 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 115,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,024.93/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.13

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