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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 482.48 and 206.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 482.48 and 206.45 is: 309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 482.48 = 206.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/482.48 = 206.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 482.48 × 206.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 99,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608.00/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.47

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