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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 485.28 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 485.28 and 118.08 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 485.28 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/485.28 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 485.28 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 57,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,301.86/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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