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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 482.94 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 482.94 and 105.55 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 482.94 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/482.94 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 482.94 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 50,973.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,973.11/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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