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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 483.03 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 483.03 and 206.18 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 483.03 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/483.03 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 483.03 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 99,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,589.23/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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