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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 485.08 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 485.08 and 193.54 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 485.08 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/485.08 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 485.08 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 93,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,882.38/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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