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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 481.91 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 481.91 and 101.89 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 481.91 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/481.91 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 481.91 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 49,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,100.10/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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