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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.65 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.65 and 78.96 is: 118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.65 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.65 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.65 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 38,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191.02/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.44

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