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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 485.13 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 485.13 and 130.86 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 485.13 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/485.13 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 485.13 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 63,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484.11/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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