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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 481.86 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 481.86 and 90.15 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 481.86 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/481.86 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 481.86 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 43,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439.68/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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