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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.61, 485.64 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.61, 485.64 and 201.96 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.61 : 485.64 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.61/485.64 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.61x = 485.64 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.61x = 98,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,079.85/323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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