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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 483.03 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 483.03 and 105.58 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 483.03 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/483.03 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 483.03 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 50,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,998.31/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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