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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 485.13 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 485.13 and 128.43 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 485.13 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/485.13 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 485.13 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 62,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305.25/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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