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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.80, 481.75 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.80, 481.75 and 245.07 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.80 : 481.75 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.80/481.75 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.80x = 481.75 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.80x = 118,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,061.86/321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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