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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 483.79 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 483.79 and 91.40 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 483.79 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/483.79 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 483.79 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 44,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.95/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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