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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.06, 483.17 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.06, 483.17 and 105.65 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.06 : 483.17 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.06/483.17 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.06x = 483.17 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.06x = 51,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046.91/322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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