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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 482.38 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 482.38 and 116.41 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 482.38 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/482.38 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 482.38 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 56,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,153.86/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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