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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 483.31 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 483.31 and 193.08 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 483.31 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/483.31 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 483.31 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 93,317.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,317.49/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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