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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.33, 481.83 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.33, 481.83 and 138.48 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.33 : 481.83 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.33/481.83 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.33x = 481.83 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.33x = 66,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,723.82/321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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