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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 483.91 and 91.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 483.91 and 91.51 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 483.91 = 91.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/483.91 = 91.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 483.91 × 91.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 44,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281.17/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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