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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 483.72 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 483.72 and 137.33 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 483.72 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/483.72 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 483.72 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 66,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,430.96/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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