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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 485.34 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 485.34 and 193.51 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 485.34 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/485.34 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 485.34 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 93,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,918.14/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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