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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 485.45 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 485.45 and 80.15 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 485.45 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/485.45 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 485.45 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 38,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,909.76/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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