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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 483.34 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 483.34 and 105.88 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 483.34 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/483.34 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 483.34 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 51,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,176.04/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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