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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 481.97 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 481.97 and 90.27 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 481.97 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/481.97 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 481.97 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 43,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,507.93/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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