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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 484.17 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 484.17 and 151.74 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 484.17 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/484.17 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 484.17 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 73,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,467.96/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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