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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 481.40 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 481.40 and 138.39 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 481.40 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/481.40 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 481.40 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 66,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620.25/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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