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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.43 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.43 and 105.78 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.43 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.43 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.43 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 51,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,137.23/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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