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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.24, 484.86 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.24, 484.86 and 130.87 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.24 : 484.86 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.24/484.86 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.24x = 484.86 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.24x = 63,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,453.63/323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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