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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 484.09 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 484.09 and 79.25 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 484.09 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/484.09 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 484.09 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 38,361.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361.71/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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