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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.39, 483.57 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.39, 483.57 and 105.99 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.39 : 483.57 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.39/483.57 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.39x = 483.57 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.39x = 51,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,253.58/322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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