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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 481.26 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 481.26 and 248.02 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 481.26 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/481.26 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 481.26 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 119,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,362.11/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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