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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 483.32 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 483.32 and 102.80 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 483.32 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/483.32 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 483.32 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 49,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.78/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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