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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 484.31 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 484.31 and 130.50 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 484.31 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/484.31 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 484.31 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 63,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,202.78/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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