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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.46 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.46 and 131.28 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.46 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.46 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.46 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 63,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,731.19/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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