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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 483.96 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 483.96 and 117.22 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 483.96 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/483.96 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 483.96 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 56,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,729.79/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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