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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 481.46 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 481.46 and 248.33 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 481.46 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/481.46 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 481.46 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 119,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,557.31/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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