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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 484.14 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 484.14 and 106.34 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 484.14 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/484.14 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 484.14 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 51,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,483.45/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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