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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 483.96 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 483.96 and 130.28 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 483.96 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/483.96 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 483.96 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 63,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,050.31/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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