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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 485.06 and 128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 485.06 and 128.47 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 485.06 = 128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/485.06 = 128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 485.06 × 128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 62,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,315.56/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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