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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 481.55 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 481.55 and 205.84 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 481.55 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/481.55 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 481.55 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 99,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,121.82/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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