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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 485.09 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 485.09 and 130.97 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 485.09 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/485.09 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 485.09 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 63,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,529.16/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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