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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.46 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.46 and 130.59 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.46 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.46 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.46 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 63,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,264.98/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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