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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.39 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.39 and 116.82 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.39 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.39 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.39 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 56,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,469.62/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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