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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.34 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.34 and 106.41 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.34 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.34 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.34 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 51,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538.62/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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