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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483.50 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483.50 and 105.88 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483.50 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483.50 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483.50 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 51,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,192.98/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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