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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.67, 485.50 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.67, 485.50 and 80.19 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.67 : 485.50 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.67/485.50 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.67x = 485.50 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.67x = 38,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932.76/323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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