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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 483.76 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 483.76 and 94.52 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 483.76 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/483.76 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 483.76 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 45,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725.00/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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