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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 483.50 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 483.50 and 116.91 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 483.50 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/483.50 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 483.50 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 56,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525.99/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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