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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 481.51 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 481.51 and 138.50 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 481.51 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/481.51 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 481.51 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 66,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,689.14/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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