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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 481.86 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 481.86 and 205.65 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 481.86 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/481.86 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 481.86 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 99,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,094.51/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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