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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 484.28 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 484.28 and 117.48 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 484.28 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/484.28 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 484.28 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 56,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,893.21/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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