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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 484.38 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 484.38 and 117.40 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 484.38 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/484.38 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 484.38 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 56,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866.21/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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