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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 481.78 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 481.78 and 244.19 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 481.78 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/481.78 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 481.78 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 117,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,644.66/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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