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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.36, 484.52 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.36, 484.52 and 194.80 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.36 : 484.52 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.36/484.52 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.36x = 484.52 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.36x = 94,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,384.50/323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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