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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 483.05 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 483.05 and 102.73 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 483.05 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/483.05 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 483.05 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 49,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,624.42/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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