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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483.28 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483.28 and 102.89 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483.28 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483.28 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483.28 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 49,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,726.02/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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