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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.49 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.49 and 117.07 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.49 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.49 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.49 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 56,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601.11/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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