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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 483.84 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 483.84 and 137.48 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 483.84 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/483.84 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 483.84 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 66,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518.32/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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