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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.57, 482.34 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.57, 482.34 and 129.33 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.57 : 482.34 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.57/482.34 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.57x = 482.34 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.57x = 62,381.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381.03/321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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