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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483.40 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483.40 and 91.21 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483.40 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483.40 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483.40 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 44,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090.91/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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