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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 483.89 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 483.89 and 114.39 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 483.89 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/483.89 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 483.89 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 55,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351.61/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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