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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 481.93 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 481.93 and 245.20 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 481.93 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/481.93 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 481.93 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 118,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,169.24/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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