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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.32, 482.18 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.32, 482.18 and 128.94 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.32 : 482.18 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.32/482.18 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.32x = 482.18 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.32x = 62,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,171.64/321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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