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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.71, 485.79 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.71, 485.79 and 141.15 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.71 : 485.79 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.71/485.79 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.71x = 485.79 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.71x = 68,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,570.95/323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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