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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.65, 485.42 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.65, 485.42 and 104.27 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.65 : 485.42 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.65/485.42 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.65x = 485.42 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.65x = 50,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,611.84/323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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