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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 484.02 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 484.02 and 106.31 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 484.02 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/484.02 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 484.02 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 51,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,457.38/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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