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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.84 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.84 and 151.68 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.84 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.84 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.84 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 73,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,388.85/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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