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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 483.56 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 483.56 and 94.40 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 483.56 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/483.56 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 483.56 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 45,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,648.06/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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