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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 483.44 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 483.44 and 240.92 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 483.44 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/483.44 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 483.44 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 116,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,470.36/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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