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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 483 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 483 and 137.08 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 483 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/483 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 483 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 66,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,209.64/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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