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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 483.23 and 206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 483.23 and 206.11 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 483.23 = 206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/483.23 = 206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 483.23 × 206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 99,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,598.54/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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