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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 481.40 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 481.40 and 138.38 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 481.40 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/481.40 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 481.40 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 66,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,613.03/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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