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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.99, 482.98 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.99, 482.98 and 78.52 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.99 : 482.98 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.99/482.98 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.99x = 482.98 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.99x = 37,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921.17/321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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