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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.21, 482.40 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.21, 482.40 and 199.71 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.21 : 482.40 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.21/482.40 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.21x = 482.40 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.21x = 96,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,340.10/321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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