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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 484.18 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 484.18 and 130.46 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 484.18 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/484.18 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 484.18 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 63,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166.12/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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