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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 484.40 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 484.40 and 91.83 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 484.40 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/484.40 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 484.40 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 44,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,481.99/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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