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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.60, 482.38 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.60, 482.38 and 138.86 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.60 : 482.38 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.60/482.38 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.60x = 482.38 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.60x = 66,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,983.29/321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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