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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 482.22 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 482.22 and 206.15 is: 309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 482.22 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/482.22 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 482.22 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 99,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,407.24/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.04

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