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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 482.99 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 482.99 and 155.32 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 482.99 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/482.99 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 482.99 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 75,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,018.83/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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