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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 483.72 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 483.72 and 117.09 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 483.72 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/483.72 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 483.72 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 56,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,638.77/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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