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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.56 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.56 and 127.48 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.56 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.56 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.56 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 61,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644.91/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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