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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 483.02 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 483.02 and 105.50 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 483.02 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/483.02 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 483.02 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 50,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,958.61/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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