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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.27, 481.92 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.27, 481.92 and 90.17 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.27 : 481.92 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.27/481.92 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.27x = 481.92 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.27x = 43,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452.32/321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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