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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 483.99 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 483.99 and 117.30 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 483.99 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/483.99 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 483.99 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 56,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,772.03/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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