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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 482.54 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 482.54 and 206.09 is: 309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 482.54 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/482.54 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 482.54 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 99,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,446.67/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.26

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