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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 484.43 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 484.43 and 103.57 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 484.43 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/484.43 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 484.43 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 50,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170.69/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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