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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.79 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.79 and 117.10 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.79 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.79 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.79 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 56,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651.81/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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