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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 482.81 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 482.81 and 105.47 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 482.81 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/482.81 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 482.81 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 50,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921.43/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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