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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 483.26 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 483.26 and 105.79 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 483.26 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/483.26 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 483.26 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 51,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,121.66/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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