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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 484.26 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 484.26 and 91.78 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 484.26 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/484.26 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 484.26 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 44,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445.38/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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