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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 483.65 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 483.65 and 116.86 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 483.65 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/483.65 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 483.65 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 56,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521.42/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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