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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 483.49 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 483.49 and 105.89 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 483.49 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/483.49 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 483.49 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 51,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196.60/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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