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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 485.17 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 485.17 and 193.64 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 485.17 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/485.17 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 485.17 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 93,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,944.92/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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