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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.57, 485.43 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.57, 485.43 and 118.14 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.57 : 485.43 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.57/485.43 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.57x = 485.43 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.57x = 57,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349.91/323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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