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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 484.65 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 484.65 and 138.34 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 484.65 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/484.65 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 484.65 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 67,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,047.09/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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