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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 484.90 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 484.90 and 186.06 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 484.90 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/484.90 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 484.90 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 90,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,220.49/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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