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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 485.26 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 485.26 and 207.95 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 485.26 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/485.26 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 485.26 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 100,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,911.55/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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