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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.46, 485.15 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.46, 485.15 and 131.09 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.46 : 485.15 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.46/485.15 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.46x = 485.15 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.46x = 63,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,595.23/323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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