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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 482.48 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 482.48 and 139.04 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 482.48 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/482.48 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 482.48 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 67,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084.02/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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