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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 485.28 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 485.28 and 95.52 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 485.28 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/485.28 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 485.28 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 46,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,353.95/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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