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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.36 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.36 and 130.56 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.36 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.36 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.36 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 63,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,238.04/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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