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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 485.06 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 485.06 and 130.98 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 485.06 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/485.06 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 485.06 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 63,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533.16/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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