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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.58, 485.47 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.58, 485.47 and 118.21 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.58 : 485.47 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.58/485.47 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.58x = 485.47 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.58x = 57,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388.16/323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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