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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 484.38 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 484.38 and 130.36 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 484.38 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/484.38 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 484.38 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 63,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143.78/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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