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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.37 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.37 and 106.44 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.37 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.37 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.37 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 51,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.34/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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