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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.18, 483.36 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.18, 483.36 and 191.09 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.18 : 483.36 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.18/483.36 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.18x = 483.36 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.18x = 92,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,362.85/323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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