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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 483.49 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 483.49 and 116.85 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 483.49 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/483.49 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 483.49 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 56,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497.02/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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