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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 482.68 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 482.68 and 129.48 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 482.68 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/482.68 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 482.68 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 62,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,497.41/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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