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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 482.28 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 482.28 and 90.46 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 482.28 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/482.28 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 482.28 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 43,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,626.60/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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