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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 483.96 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 483.96 and 193.52 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 483.96 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/483.96 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 483.96 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 93,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,653.52/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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