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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 483.36 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 483.36 and 91.17 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 483.36 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/483.36 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 483.36 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 44,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067.93/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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