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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 485.48 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 485.48 and 104.20 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 485.48 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/485.48 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 485.48 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 50,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,588.21/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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