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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 481.44 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 481.44 and 249.68 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 481.44 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/481.44 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 481.44 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 120,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,205.94/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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