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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 482 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 482 and 205.72 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 482 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/482 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 482 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 99,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,157.04/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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