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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 482.31 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 482.31 and 139.18 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 482.31 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/482.31 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 482.31 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 67,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,127.91/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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