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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 484.60 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 484.60 and 131.04 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 484.60 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/484.60 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 484.60 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 63,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,501.98/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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