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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.33 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.33 and 130.47 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.33 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.33 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.33 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 63,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,190.54/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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