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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.71, 485.55 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.71, 485.55 and 80.24 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.71 : 485.55 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.71/485.55 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.71x = 485.55 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.71x = 38,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,958.10/323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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