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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 485.26 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 485.26 and 92.41 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 485.26 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/485.26 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 485.26 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 44,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,841.43/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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