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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 485.49 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 485.49 and 107.21 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 485.49 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/485.49 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 485.49 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 52,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049.38/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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