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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.52 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.52 and 139.24 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.52 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.52 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.52 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 67,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,186.08/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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