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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.45, 482.28 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.45, 482.28 and 138.90 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.45 : 482.28 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.45/482.28 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.45x = 482.28 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.45x = 66,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,988.69/321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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