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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.92 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.92 and 106.15 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.92 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.92 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.92 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 51,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,368.11/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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