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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 483.87 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 483.87 and 130.10 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 483.87 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/483.87 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 483.87 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 62,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,951.49/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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