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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 485.52 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 485.52 and 128.52 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 485.52 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/485.52 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 485.52 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 62,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,396.60/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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