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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.57, 485.56 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.57, 485.56 and 186.71 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.57 : 485.56 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.57/485.56 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.57x = 485.56 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.57x = 90,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,658.91/323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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