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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 481.41 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 481.41 and 244.14 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 481.41 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/481.41 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 481.41 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 117,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,531.44/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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