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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 482.33 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 482.33 and 90.45 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 482.33 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/482.33 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 482.33 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 43,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,626.75/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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