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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 481.41 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 481.41 and 244.41 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 481.41 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/481.41 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 481.41 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 117,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,661.42/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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