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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 483.27 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 483.27 and 105.73 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 483.27 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/483.27 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 483.27 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 51,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.14/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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