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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.34, 481.96 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.34, 481.96 and 90.26 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.34 : 481.96 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.34/481.96 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.34x = 481.96 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.34x = 43,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,498.85/321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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