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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.63, 482.28 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.63, 482.28 and 116.13 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.63 : 482.28 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.63/482.28 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.63x = 482.28 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.63x = 56,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,007.18/321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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