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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 484.33 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 484.33 and 186.09 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 484.33 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/484.33 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 484.33 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 90,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,128.97/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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