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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.31 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.31 and 78.73 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.31 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.31 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.31 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 38,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049.59/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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