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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 483.15 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 483.15 and 116.76 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 483.15 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/483.15 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 483.15 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 56,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,412.59/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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