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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.48 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.48 and 105.81 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.48 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.48 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.48 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 51,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,157.02/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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