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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.70, 482.54 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.70, 482.54 and 93.70 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.70 : 482.54 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.70/482.54 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.70x = 482.54 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.70x = 45,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214.00/321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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