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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.08 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.08 and 91.60 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.08 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.08 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.08 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 44,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339.31/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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