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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.75 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.75 and 106.02 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.75 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.75 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.75 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 51,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287.18/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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