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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.35 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.35 and 116.78 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.35 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.35 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.35 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 56,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,442.61/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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