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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 484.36 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 484.36 and 117.50 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 484.36 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/484.36 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 484.36 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 56,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,913.22/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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