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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 484.09 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 484.09 and 114.51 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 484.09 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/484.09 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 484.09 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 55,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432.57/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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