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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 483 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 483 and 240.85 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 483 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/483 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 483 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 116,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,330.55/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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