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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 485.08 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 485.08 and 128.38 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 485.08 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/485.08 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 485.08 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 62,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274.57/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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