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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.43 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.43 and 78.82 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.43 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.43 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.43 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 38,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101.54/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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