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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 482.84 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 482.84 and 157.17 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 482.84 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/482.84 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 482.84 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 75,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,887.96/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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