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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.28 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.28 and 117.43 is: 176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.28 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.28 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.28 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 56,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869.00/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.15

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