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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 482.36 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 482.36 and 138.83 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 482.36 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/482.36 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 482.36 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 66,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,966.04/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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