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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.91, 483.10 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.91, 483.10 and 240.97 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.91 : 483.10 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.91/483.10 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.91x = 483.10 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.91x = 116,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,410.80/321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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