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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.32, 482 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.32, 482 and 90.24 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.32 : 482 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.32/482 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.32x = 482 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.32x = 43,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,495.68/321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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