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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.90 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.90 and 106.14 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.90 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.90 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.90 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 51,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,361.15/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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