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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 484.34 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 484.34 and 117.31 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 484.34 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/484.34 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 484.34 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 56,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,817.04/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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