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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.48 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.48 and 138.40 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.48 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.48 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.48 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 66,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,636.83/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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