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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.98 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.98 and 117.15 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.98 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.98 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.98 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 56,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,697.67/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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