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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 483.62 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 483.62 and 91.31 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 483.62 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/483.62 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 483.62 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 44,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156.47/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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