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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 481.41 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 481.41 and 240.12 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 481.41 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/481.41 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 481.41 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 115,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,596.17/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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