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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.57, 485.32 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.57, 485.32 and 92.45 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.57 : 485.32 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.57/485.32 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.57x = 485.32 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.57x = 44,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,867.83/323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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