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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 482.33 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 482.33 and 138.92 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 482.33 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/482.33 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 482.33 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 67,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005.28/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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