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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 485.18 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 485.18 and 131.07 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 485.18 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/485.18 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 485.18 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 63,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,592.54/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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