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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 485.41 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 485.41 and 92.48 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 485.41 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/485.41 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 485.41 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 44,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890.72/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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