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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 485.03 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 485.03 and 128.32 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 485.03 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/485.03 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 485.03 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 62,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,239.05/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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