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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 485.47 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 485.47 and 128.62 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 485.47 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/485.47 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 485.47 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 62,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,438.72/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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