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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.63 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.63 and 105.87 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.63 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.63 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.63 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 51,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,201.91/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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