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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.57, 485.33 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.57, 485.33 and 92.47 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.57 : 485.33 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.57/485.33 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.57x = 485.33 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.57x = 44,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,877.48/323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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