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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.27, 483.25 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.27, 483.25 and 157.75 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.27 : 483.25 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.27/483.25 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.27x = 483.25 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.27x = 76,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,232.75/322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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