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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 483.27 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 483.27 and 116.71 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 483.27 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/483.27 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 483.27 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 56,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,400.03/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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