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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.25, 484.88 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.25, 484.88 and 130.88 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.25 : 484.88 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.25/484.88 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.25x = 484.88 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.25x = 63,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,458.02/323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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