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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.06 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.06 and 129.72 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.06 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.06 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.06 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 62,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,662.54/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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