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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 482.81 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 482.81 and 206.36 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 482.81 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/482.81 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 482.81 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 99,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,629.23/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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