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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 481.69 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 481.69 and 101.79 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 481.69 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/481.69 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 481.69 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 49,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,031.35/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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