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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 484.38 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 484.38 and 186.35 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 484.38 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/484.38 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 484.38 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 90,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,261.79/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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