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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.65, 485.46 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.65, 485.46 and 92.55 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.65 : 485.46 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.65/485.46 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.65x = 485.46 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.65x = 44,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931.14/323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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