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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.02, 483.08 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.02, 483.08 and 116.55 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.02 : 483.08 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.02/483.08 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.02x = 483.08 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.02x = 56,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302.39/322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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