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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.67, 485.44 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.67, 485.44 and 92.50 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.67 : 485.44 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.67/485.44 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.67x = 485.44 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.67x = 44,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900.31/323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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