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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 482.70 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 482.70 and 116.28 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 482.70 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/482.70 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 482.70 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 56,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,128.36/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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