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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 481.34 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 481.34 and 240.73 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 481.34 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/481.34 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 481.34 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 115,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,872.38/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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