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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.08 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.08 and 155.39 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.08 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.08 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.08 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 75,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,063.77/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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