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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.71, 485.56 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.71, 485.56 and 80.23 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.71 : 485.56 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.71/485.56 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.71x = 485.56 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.71x = 38,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955.06/323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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