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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 484.34 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 484.34 and 130.41 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 484.34 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/484.34 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 484.34 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 63,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162.13/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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