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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.47, 482.17 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.47, 482.17 and 138.82 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.47 : 482.17 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.47/482.17 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.47x = 482.17 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.47x = 66,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,935.73/321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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