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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 482.44 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 482.44 and 90.52 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 482.44 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/482.44 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 482.44 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 43,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669.04/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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