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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.41 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.41 and 138.45 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.41 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.41 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.41 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 66,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,651.21/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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