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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 484.98 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 484.98 and 141.16 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 484.98 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/484.98 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 484.98 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 68,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,459.78/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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