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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 483.23 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 483.23 and 102.79 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 483.23 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/483.23 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 483.23 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 49,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,670.86/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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