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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 482.76 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 482.76 and 90.71 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 482.76 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/482.76 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 482.76 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 43,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,791.16/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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