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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 483.37 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 483.37 and 91.15 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 483.37 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/483.37 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 483.37 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 44,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059.10/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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