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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 485.07 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 485.07 and 186.52 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 485.07 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/485.07 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 485.07 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 90,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,475.26/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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