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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.31, 484.95 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.31, 484.95 and 79.83 is: 119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.31 : 484.95 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.31/484.95 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.31x = 484.95 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.31x = 38,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,713.76/323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.74

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