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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 484.84 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 484.84 and 138.09 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 484.84 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/484.84 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 484.84 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 66,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951.21/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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