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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 482.02 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 482.02 and 206.04 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 482.02 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/482.02 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 482.02 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 99,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,315.40/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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