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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.66, 485.53 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.66, 485.53 and 92.55 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.66 : 485.53 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.66/485.53 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.66x = 485.53 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.66x = 44,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,935.80/323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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