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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.37, 481.51 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.37, 481.51 and 206.08 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.37 : 481.51 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.37/481.51 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.37x = 481.51 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.37x = 99,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,228.63/321.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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