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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 483.36 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 483.36 and 129.76 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 483.36 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/483.36 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 483.36 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 62,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,720.79/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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