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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 483.37 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 483.37 and 116.78 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 483.37 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/483.37 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 483.37 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 56,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,445.24/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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