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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 484.27 and 79.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 484.27 and 79.37 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 484.27 = 79.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/484.27 = 79.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 484.27 × 79.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 38,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,435.81/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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