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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 485.16 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 485.16 and 242.35 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 485.16 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/485.16 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 485.16 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 117,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,576.71/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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