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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 483.17 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 483.17 and 206.35 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 483.17 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/483.17 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 483.17 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 99,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,699.89/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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