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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.10, 482.99 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.10, 482.99 and 105.65 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.10 : 482.99 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.10/482.99 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.10x = 482.99 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.10x = 51,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,027.37/322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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