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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 483.64 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 483.64 and 157.95 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 483.64 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/483.64 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 483.64 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 76,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,390.88/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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