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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 484.25 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 484.25 and 79.35 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 484.25 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/484.25 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 484.25 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 38,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425.24/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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