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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 484.20 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 484.20 and 130.44 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 484.20 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/484.20 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 484.20 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 63,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159.05/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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