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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 484.20 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 484.20 and 91.72 is: 137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 484.20 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/484.20 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 484.20 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 44,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,410.82/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.57

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