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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.66, 485.64 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.66, 485.64 and 201.89 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.66 : 485.64 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.66/485.64 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.66x = 485.64 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.66x = 98,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,043.43/323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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