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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 483.67 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 483.67 and 130.21 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 483.67 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/483.67 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 483.67 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 62,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,977.62/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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