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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.35, 485.51 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.35, 485.51 and 186.66 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.35 : 485.51 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.35/485.51 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.35x = 485.51 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.35x = 90,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,624.36/323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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