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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.10 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.10 and 116.80 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.10 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.10 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.10 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 56,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,426.08/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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