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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 483.53 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 483.53 and 116.92 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 483.53 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/483.53 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 483.53 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 56,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534.33/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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