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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 484.74 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 484.74 and 186.12 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 484.74 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/484.74 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 484.74 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 90,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,219.81/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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