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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 482.04 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 482.04 and 138.82 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 482.04 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/482.04 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 482.04 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 66,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,916.79/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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