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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 482.24 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 482.24 and 136.46 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 482.24 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/482.24 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 482.24 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 65,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,806.47/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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