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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.65, 485.67 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.65, 485.67 and 141.04 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.65 : 485.67 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.65/485.67 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.65x = 485.67 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.65x = 68,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,498.90/323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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