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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 483.15 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 483.15 and 116.83 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 483.15 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/483.15 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 483.15 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 56,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,446.61/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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