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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483.48 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483.48 and 88.08 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483.48 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483.48 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483.48 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 42,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.78/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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