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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 483.82 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 483.82 and 91.42 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 483.82 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/483.82 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 483.82 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 44,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230.82/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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