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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 482.04 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 482.04 and 129 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 482.04 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/482.04 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 482.04 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 62,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,183.16/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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