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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.38 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.38 and 117.49 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.38 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.38 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.38 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 56,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,909.81/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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