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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.91, 482.77 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.91, 482.77 and 90.74 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.91 : 482.77 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.91/482.77 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.91x = 482.77 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.91x = 43,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,806.55/321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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