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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.51 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.51 and 105.86 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.51 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.51 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.51 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 51,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181.95/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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