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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 483.48 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 483.48 and 127.38 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 483.48 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/483.48 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 483.48 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 61,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585.68/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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