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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.01 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.01 and 106.29 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.01 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.01 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.01 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 51,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,445.42/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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