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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 481.67 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 481.67 and 138.46 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 481.67 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/481.67 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 481.67 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 66,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,691.34/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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