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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 481.64 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 481.64 and 128.84 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 481.64 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/481.64 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 481.64 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 62,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,054.50/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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