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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 483.42 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 483.42 and 105.88 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 483.42 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/483.42 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 483.42 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 51,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,184.51/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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