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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.06, 482.86 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.06, 482.86 and 116.52 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.06 : 482.86 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.06/482.86 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.06x = 482.86 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.06x = 56,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,262.85/322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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