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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.74 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.74 and 91.40 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.74 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.74 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.74 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 44,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,213.38/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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