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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.96 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.96 and 106.24 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.96 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.96 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.96 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 51,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.91/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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