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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 485.28 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 485.28 and 193.44 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 485.28 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/485.28 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 485.28 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 93,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,872.56/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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