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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.84 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.84 and 106.15 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.84 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.84 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.84 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 51,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,359.62/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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