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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 482.16 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 482.16 and 129.44 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 482.16 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/482.16 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 482.16 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 62,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,410.79/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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