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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.21, 481.79 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.21, 481.79 and 90.08 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.21 : 481.79 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.21/481.79 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.21x = 481.79 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.21x = 43,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399.19/321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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