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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.87 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.87 and 106.20 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.87 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.87 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.87 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 51,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,386.99/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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