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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.91, 482.86 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.91, 482.86 and 90.80 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.91 : 482.86 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.91/482.86 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.91x = 482.86 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.91x = 43,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844.90/321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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