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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.27 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.27 and 138.21 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.27 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.27 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.27 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 66,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,516.33/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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