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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 484.26 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 484.26 and 117.38 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 484.26 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/484.26 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 484.26 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 56,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840.02/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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