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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.15, 483.17 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.15, 483.17 and 90.98 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.15 : 483.17 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.15/483.17 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.15x = 483.17 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.15x = 43,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,958.81/322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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