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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.58, 485.55 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.58, 485.55 and 186.55 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.58 : 485.55 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.58/485.55 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.58x = 485.55 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.58x = 90,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,579.35/323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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