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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.36 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.36 and 116.84 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.36 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.36 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.36 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 56,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475.78/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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