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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 481.14 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 481.14 and 249.21 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 481.14 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/481.14 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 481.14 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 119,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,904.90/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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