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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 485.06 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 485.06 and 95.40 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 485.06 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/485.06 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 485.06 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 46,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274.72/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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