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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 484.46 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 484.46 and 106.47 is: 159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 484.46 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/484.46 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 484.46 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 51,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,580.46/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.72

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