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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 481.09 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 481.09 and 244.64 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 481.09 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/481.09 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 481.09 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 117,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,691.45/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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