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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.39, 483.55 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.39, 483.55 and 116.92 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.39 : 483.55 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.39/483.55 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.39x = 483.55 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.39x = 56,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535.16/322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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