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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 482.41 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 482.41 and 90.48 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 482.41 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/482.41 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 482.41 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 43,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649.89/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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